| Gaming has taken root and there are no | | | | kids especially very young ones about |
| signs of the popularity abating. | | | | the dangers lurking on the internet. |
| Children as well as adults are all | | | | 5. Learn all about downloadable |
| hooked to computer and video gaming in a | | | | mods that alter the content of games. |
| big way. And, the internet has added a | | | | Mods can change the appropriateness of |
| dash of excitement into gaming as | | | | the game for young players so parents |
| players can now not just play online but | | | | must be vigilant. |
| compete online. | | | | 6. Always invest in video game |
| The gaming world realizes that if they | | | | consoles and handhelds that have |
| are to sustain a multi-billion dollar | | | | parental controls. This will enable you |
| business they must care not just for the | | | | to limit the gaming content your |
| gamers but their parents too. The | | | | children can access. Using parental |
| Entertainment Software Rating Board or | | | | controls will ensure that the children |
| ESRB has issued video gaming tips as a | | | | only play games that are appropriate to |
| guide for parents. The ESRB is the one | | | | them. |
| that tests video games and rates them so | | | | 7. Know your child's nature and buy |
| that parents can select suitable games | | | | games that will nurture the child's |
| for children of different age groups. | | | | holistic growth. Games are known to have |
| 1. Parents must check the ratings | | | | many benefits, us them to your |
| and examine the rating symbol on the | | | | advantage. |
| front of the package as well as read the | | | | 8. Know the games your kids play by |
| content descriptor at the back when | | | | reading their reviews online and joining |
| buying a game. The ESRB site has in | | | | gaming blogs and forum. Read game |
| depth information about games rated by | | | | reviews and watch game trailers and |
| them. | | | | demos. |
| 2. Never depend on advertisements, | | | | 9. Make time to interact with your |
| always talk to parents and older | | | | children. Play games with them and teach |
| children to get an holistic view of the | | | | them that gaming is not harmful if |
| game you intend to buy. | | | | played right. Win their confidence so |
| 3. Be a friend to your child and | | | | that they are open with you and share |
| play the games with him or her. There is | | | | their fears and joys. |
| nothing like a hands on experience. | | | | 10. Take the kids to game expos and |
| 4. Beware of online gaming as very | | | | exhibitions. Learn all about the gaming |
| often the game has unrated components. | | | | world. Keep one step ahead at all times |
| Online gaming also has features like | | | | and your kids will be able to play games |
| chats and exchange of ideas and | | | | without any problems. |
| information. Parents must teach their | | | | |